Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2013. A Dominican national and a Mexican national each pleaded guilty today in connection with their roles in trafficking the identities of Puerto Rican U.S. citizens and corresponding identity documents. Acting Assistant Attorney General Mythili Raman of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Rosa E. Rodríguez-Vélez[Read More…]
Day: December 3, 2013
Remarks by President Obama on the Affordable Care Act, December 3, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013 – 2:45 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Thanks to Monica, thanks to everybody standing behind me, and thanks for everybody out there who cares deeply about this issue. Monica’s story is important because for all the day-to-day fights here in Washington around the Affordable Care Act, it’s[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: The United States and Colombia – Strategic Partners
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. Today President Barack Obama hosted Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos at the White House. Their visit underscored the close ties between the United States and Colombia, founded upon shared democratic values, deepening economic ties, and a long history of shared security goals. The visit highlighted our[Read More…]
Remarks by President Obama and President Santos of Colombia After Bilateral Meeting, December 3, 2013
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013 – 12:13 P.M. EST PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it’s wonderful to welcome President Santos back to the White House. This is not his first visit, but it is the first time that I’m able to return the favor for the extraordinary hospitality that he and the Colombian[Read More…]
Remarks by Vice President Joe Biden in Closing at Roundtable Discussion on Women in the Japanese Economy
Tokyo, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you, Ambassador. Look, first of all, thank you all very much. This has been both interesting, intriguing, and very important. As was pointed out, I’m not going to identify each of the panelists, for I haven’t asked their permission to who[Read More…]
White House Fact Sheet: United States-Japan Global Cooperation: Meeting Modern Challenges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. The United States and Japan are dedicated to working together to advance human security, economic prosperity and political stability throughout the world. During their meeting on December 3rd in Tokyo, as part of a broader discussion, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Vice President Joe Biden highlighted the[Read More…]
Remarks to the Press by Vice President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan
Tokyo, Japan–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. PRIME MINISTER ABE: (As interpreted.) I am very much delighted to welcome Vice President Biden here in Japan after meeting in Singapore in July. We had discussion in a candid manner over various matters of interest between the United States and Japan an issues surrounding this[Read More…]
Congresswoman Kelly Votes to Uphold Ban on Undetectable Firearms
WASHINGTON, DC –(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2013. Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) voted today to uphold a federal ban on firearms that are undetectable by metal detectors to help protect the public from the threat of guns being smuggled into secure facilities. H.R. 3626, the Extend Undetectable Firearms Act, extends for 10[Read More…]
Justice Department Files Lawsuit Alleging Disability-Based Discrimination at Hartville, Ohio, Condominium Complex
Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—December 3, 2013. The Justice Department filed a lawsuit late yesterday against the owners, builders and designers of a 54-unit condominium complex in Hartville, Ohio, for violations of the Fair Housing Act (FHA). The lawsuit alleges that the defendants violated the law when they designed and constructed the complex[Read More…]
American Federation of Teachers President Weingarten on PISA 2012 International Results
AFT’s Weingarten: “The crucial question we face now is whether we have the political will to move away from the failed policies and embrace what works in high-performing countries so that we can reclaim the promise of public education.” WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–December 3, 2013. Statement by American Federation of Teachers President Randi[Read More…]
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